Sincerest thanks go out to every veteran of the United States Armed Forces, from George Washington’s Continental Army to the present day, and certainly to active-duty personnel serving everywhere in the world, along with their families.

The American way of life would not be possible without the brave men and women who protect us, night and day. May God bless each and every one of you, and all those you hold dear.

On this Veteran’s Day, and EVERY day, thank you.

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Veteran’s Day is quiet on the Triple L; the ranch crew has the day off.

I’ve been missing-in-action, in terms of this blog, for some time now, but I’m determined to get back on track.

First, my mom was quite ill for a while, and she was here recuperating. She was a model patient, making no demands whatsoever, but I was exhausted by the time she’d recovered enough to return to her own place–not because I was slaving away, but because I was vigilant 24/7.

In other news: I’ve adopted 2 cats, Button and Wiki. Button was the first to join the family–he’s 20 years old, spry as a kitten, and cute as can be. His first human mama passed away not too long ago–he needed a home and I needed a furry companion, so we joined forces. (Whatever time we have together, we mean to make the most of it.) Since Button came from a home with lots of other cats, all of whom had been placed with new families, I couldn’t shake the idea that he was lonely for feline companions, so I adopted Wiki, too. Wiki is 10, a beautiful gray tabby and a real cuddler. I’ll be posting their pictures on the blog as soon as I can get the little stinkers to stand still for longer than 1 second.

On the contest front: a new round will begin this coming Monday. Things have been so discombuberated around here that I decided to start over from square one. Two winners will be chosen at random from the comments on this blog, and their names will be announced here Monday after next. Each will be notified by Miss Jen and subsequently receive an autographed copy of “Christmas in Mustang Creek”, my latest.

Glad to hear your mom is feeling better. I am sure you were and exceptional nurse. Congratulations on the additions to your family in the form of cats. I am sure you will give them a loving home. Adoption of a pet is wonderful. I am just finishing your Creed series and I am in love with each of them. I think Tyler will be my favorite but verdict is out until it is finished. I look forward to reading your Mustang Creek.

Oh my! Missed reading your blogs! Glad your mom is better! Glad you got some snuggle buddies. I am so anxious and almost desperate to read, Mustang Creek. I did find one of your older novels several weeks ago. I pretty sure it’s the only one i have not read. Timeless, A MidSumners Dream.. So glad you are able to blog again. God Bless as always! Evelyn

I hope that Button and Wiki are adjusting to each other and to their new home!! I’m sure looking forward to your latest book. I’m getting ready for the Holidays. My youngest daughter is stationed in Europe with the USAFE (United States AirForce in Europe) Band. She and her family which includes my 4 and 8 year old Grandsons are coming home for Xmas!! That’s all the Christmas present I need!! I’m glad your Mom is doing better.

I’m pretty sure I speak for a lot of people, but I’ve missed your blogs. I’m so glad to hear your mom is much better. I just finished reading Christmas In Mustang Creek and loved it. I hope there is another story to come for Mustang Creek.

Aww…so sweet about you new furry additions, glad your Mom is doing better. I’m so stressed with family issue I need to read a good book. I have to remember to get the Christmas book, maybe brighten my spirits!

From north of the border I to add my sincerest thank you for all our armed forces both here in Canada and The United States of America for all their sacrifices they make to make our lives as free as we are privileged to have.

I am so glad your Mum is better and appreciate all you do for her. I have said prayers for both of you.

I am so happy to hear that you have two new furry friends as I know how much you missed your beloved pets who passed to the Rainbow Connection this past year.

I have just got my copy of Christmas in Mustang Creek and have just made a cup of tea and a sandwich and am in my p.j’s and am going to settle down under a blanket and read the afternoon away.

So very glad you are back on line and look forward to your next visit.

Missed you too. I also thank all the men and women who have served and keep our nation free. Glad to hear your mom is doing better. We get anxious when a love one is not feeling well. Take care and have a good rest of the week.

Thank you to all veteran’s every day but especially today! Our son gave his all! Spc Donald Roy McCune II 6/4/84 – 8/5/04 Operation Iraqi Freedom. He got to Iraq on May 1st, he turned 20 on June 4th & was killed Aug. 5th on a good friends birthday. He was buried on our Vow Renewal Anniv. He was not even suppose to be on duty that night & begged his commanding officer to let him go out on patrol! He was driving the Hummer & it went over an IED! He was the only one killed! 2 others were injured & 1 walked away without even a scratch! I miss my son so much it physically hurts! I miss him every day! god Bless all of our Veteran’s! RIP, son of my heart!

Tammy, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I, too, lost my oldest 9 years ago October 18th. He lost his life to Leukemia caused by chemicals he was around in the Army. He was an ammunition specialist and handled all the ammo that had the chemicals on them and the boxes that held the ammo.

He served his country 15 years as a Sergeant, turned 40 in August of 2006 and was dead 2 months later. He left behind 3 children and a wife, brother and a mother, and it never gets easier to lose a child.

Gloria, I am so very sorry of the loss of your son. Thank you for his service. Thank you to his widow and his children. It is so sad to know he survived the war, come home & then have cancer from his service. My heart breaks for you & his family. Keeping your family in my prayers. God Bless him & all of you also. May they both RIP. It is a horrible thing to lose a child that no parent should ever have to endure. Hugs!

Bless your heart and soul for taking in 2 “elder” cats that needed a home. I have rescued many older cats over the years and they become the most loyal, loving creatures you could ever want. Again, thank you!

Hi Linda, you have been missed. Glad your Mother is on the mend. So great that you have 2 new kitties. Still trying to get my cat, Midnight (black of course) and my granddaughter’s cat (Fia) to get along. Midnight has never been around other cats since we found her abandoned in our yard when she was about 4 weeks old. She is not adjusting to the new cat in the house. Take care and keep writing those terrific novels.

We have missed you also, and I am glad everything is starting to look up for you. I have also adopted a kitten. We had a feral cat have kittens out in front of my house and I ended up with one of the kittens. We finaly found homes for the rest. I took the feral moma cat to a client last week and had her spayed so we want have the problems of finding homes for kittens again. The kitten we kept is a male and I had him fixed also. He is an orange and white tabby which we call nosy or Little Man. We took him to the vet today just so we could get some decent flea meds, because I don’t plan on keeping him in the house all the time. Right now he has to stay in because of just getting neutered.

I’m more a cat person than dog, although I love both. I like animals period, just not all the same. Lol. Thank you again for my signed book. Will enjoy it, although I opened and looked at title page, turned around and bought one I can read and lend out. My signed books stay with me. A little selfish but… Hope your Thanksgiving is happy, everyone is heathly and you have a great day.

Hi! Spent Veterans Day serving breakfast to veterans that have served and those who are home or serving our country! Had so much fun! It was such an honor and fun time! glad to hear your mom is feeling better! Have a lot of reading to do for class back in college after taking a break, at 61 its a challenge but having fun on campus and all! have a great week!

I have a sweet story. My just turned 96 year old mother-in-law, Rachel Peterson was/is an avid reader. She lost total vision in one eye many years ago and has macular degeneration in the good eye. You have always been her favorite author; but, nowadays, she is only re-reading Linda Lael Miller. She does need to read large print books. She has read “The McKettrick Way” six times since 2008, but, the record goes to “Shotgun Bride”, which she has read seven times since 2008. I think she knows all the characters in every one of your books as well as the wonderful author. Thank you for making her days special. You are appreciated!

Thank you Linda, I am a US Coast Guard Woman Veteran, I served proudly and would do it all over again. My finace’ is also serving in the British Royal Navy. Thank you again for your support. I got your 6.

Welcome back! I missed reading your blog. There is something calming about them to me. We have friends that always adopt geriatric cats to make their final months/years as comfortable as they can even though their time with the cats is limited. These cats are so fortunate to go to live at their house. Your new furry friends are also fortunate to find their way to your house.

Linda, I’ve missed your messages. Glad your mom is better and hopefully you are regaining your strength as well. Taking care of our loved ones can take a toll on us but we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Glad you have two new furry friends to keep you company.
today was a day to remember all our military personnel and to give thanks for their service. Have a good week.
Dixie hadley

Congratulations on the new furbabies. I hope the help your heart heal. There’s nothing better then having them cuddle with you and show their love as you give them your love. I’m also glad your mum is feeling better. Hope your week and weekend is restful so you can recharge.

I understand what you’re saying about your mom. My mom has dementia and refuses to go to assisted/memory living so I am part time caregiver, full time driver, scheduler, shopper, and any other miscellaneous things I need to do for her. It just flat wears a body out!

Hi Linda,
Bless you an your Mom an so glad she is feeling better. Its hard when we become the care givers for out parents. Like Jimmy Buffet song says we are the Children our parents warned us about. We do the best we can. Bless you or taken in to kittys. I have only one an thats all I can afford to have but she is a pest an makes me laugh sometimes at her crazy runs though the house and jumping half way up the wall. lol
Have a wonderful fun filled Thanksgiving with family.
Take care. Love all your books an just reread some of my favorites. Creed an Mckettricks. Thanks !

I will have a silly grin on my face all day regarding the “2” cats. Of coarse, one cat needed a friend. And I’m not even a cat person !!!
Indeed, we put a green floodlight out front to signify our appreciation for those that have served. We will leave it on every night now as a reminder that their sacrifices are appreciated every day, not just once a year. I want to congratulate the winners in advance…..I’ve already read the latest book, and you are going to love it !!!

We have all missed you, too! I can hardly wait to hear when the continuation of Bliss County romances will be in the stores. I love how Jax went to such measures to get Charlotte. He’s a true hero who just happens to be an animal lover. How convenient!!

So glad your mom is feeling better. She is so lucky to have a good daughter to help in her recuperation. Sounds like you are enjoying your new fur babies and I’m sure they are appreciating their new forever homes. Pets are the greatest! Their love is so unconditional!

I was getting worried!! So happy things are back to normal!!! Prayers for your Mom. The cats sound precious!!! My daughter and I got a 5 month old someone had thrown in a dumpster! Gala is happy now and rules the roost!!! Glad you are back!!!

I have a 17 year old cat and he would be content with sitting on your lap 24/7 and having you rub his head. He has had an exciting life and now enjoying the golden years(me to). Congratulations on your new additions and they are two lucky cats to have found you!

Glad your mom is better. I understand totally about 24/7 vigilance. Family is right under God and next to country. I thank the veterans and currently serving service people also and thank God for them every day.

How fortunate am I to have such a wonderful Aunt? I am SUPER FORTUNATE. Your kindness is always so genuine and heartwarming. I’m so inspired by the love you are sharing with your two new additions–long live Button and Wiki!

Glad to have you back. Can’t wait to see your new additions to the family. I too have two cats. Leia is 3 years old and Luna is 1 year old. I understand when you say they don’t stay still long enough to get a photo. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of your book.

So glad your mother is feeling better. Glad you have two new furry companions. My Shih Tzu, Sabrina, went to doggie heaven on September 22, which was also my son’s 37th birthday. I miss her so much. There are times I think I see and hear her. I have had pets to pass away in the past but this one has hit me the hardest. Sabrina was a rescue pet. She was about 7 or 8 years old when I got her. She was my Christmas present that year. She followed me everywhere I went and until she got sick, she would sit on my lap. She slept right next to me. She was 14 years old when she passed. My husband doesn’t want another pet but I am so lonely. I have had indoor dogs and cats since I was 7 years old. It doesn’t seem right without one even though it hurts so much when they pass away.

SO glad to hear your mom is better and you are getting back on track. I think it is wonderful of you to give the senior kitties a home. There are so many older cats and dogs that are dumped in shelters. If people are not going to make a commitment to them for life then they should not get them in the first place. When I had my farm I was always bringing home strays that people dumped off.
I sure enjoy reading all your stories and look forward to new ones. Like to re-read some of the old ones too. May you and your family have blessed days ahead.